From the Labs
Houston, Texas
Volume 7, Issue 2
March 2008

Briefs

Tsai honored for innovative research in chemistry

The Welch Foundation selected Francis T.F. Tsai, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, as the recipient of the 2008 Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research and a "rising star" in his field.

Tsai's research focuses on how large, energy-dependent molecular machines operate in a cell.

The Welch Foundation, one of the nation's oldest and largest sources of private funding of basic research in chemistry, presents the award annually to "honor up-and-coming young scientists at Texas colleges and universities who are 40 years of age or younger." Recipients are recognized for expanding the frontiers of chemistry through innovative research endeavors. For more information, please go to the Welch Foundation site at http://www.welch1.org/ NewsRoomReports/ PressReleases/ HoustonScientistHon16E9.asp.

Michael named American Heart Association fellow

Lloyd Michael, Ph.D., professor of medicine, surgery and molecular physiology and biophysics, was elected to status of Fellow in the American Heart Association and the Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences.

He was cited for his significant contributions to the cardiovascular literature and for his innovative animal models of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Michael was also elected to the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International Council on Accreditation. AAALAC, a private, nonprofit organization, is dedicated to the promotion of humane treatment of animals in science through science-based, peer-review accreditation and assessment programs.

Pediatric research award given to Moyer

Virginia Moyer, M.D., professor of pediatrics, has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Southern Society for Pediatric Research Ross Award in Pediatric Education. This annual award is given to people who have widespread recognition for the stimulation of pre- and post-doctoral students to provide excellent child health care; have made outstanding contributions to the development and administration of pediatric curricula or parent-child educational programs; and who are recognized as pediatric educator role models.